my deepest sympathy to all the family at the zoo
steve irwin was an inspiration to all of us who try to make just one small contribution to mankind
i am sure that the irwin children will follow in daddy's footsteps and make this world a better place for all of us and our children to come. god bless and keep you all. sandi pap and family dunedin florida usa

When i first heard the news i was just waking up. my mom ran in and said, "the crocodile hunter died!" i jumped up and ran to the tv, hoping it was just a cruel joke. upon getting to the tv i did not see anything about it. but after watching for a few minutes i saw that this was no joke. i will miss Steve's show and i was looking forward to the next movie after i watched collition course about a year or two ago. my heart goes out to Terri, Bindi, Bob(Steve's son), Bob(Steve's dad), John, Wes, Brian, and everyone else i have not named. We have lost a great ally in the fight to save wildlife, now we must hold the line Steve made and push it further and not let his lifes work go undone.

sincerly,
Austin C.

My deepest sympathies go out to Terri, Bindi & Bob. May you take comfort in knowing how loved Steve was.
My son grew up watching The Crocodile Hunter and wanted to BE him when he grew up, not just be like him but actually be him. I sincerely believe that it was because of Steve that my son now has such a love and respect for all creatures, and I do think that he will one day work in the animal conservation field. I wish I could thank Steve for giving that gift to my son.
Sincerely,
Laura R.
lolajoe@go.com

I am still devastated that the world has lost such an amazing man. He was a hero to many, a devoted father, wonderfull husband, and great friend. But he did one thing no one else could ever do. He spoke for those who could not speak and stood up for them as well. He taught us all how to be a better person.

I will truly miss his wonderfull laughter and excitement he shared with the world. To Terry, Bindi, Bob and all family and friends - my heartfelt condolences and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be forever looking down on the world with pride, dignity and laughter.

I'll truly miss you Steve!

Lisa Hartshorn
Connecticut, USA

I watched Steve's memorial service last night and I can't tell you how moved I was by it. I have always loved watching Steve in action. He electrified the love of animals and nature in every person across the world. He had such a phenemenol gift and I feel so blessed to have been a part of it, if only in a small way. As I watched his memorial service last night, tears fell down my face. I came to the realization that this world has lost a wonderful friend and a "wildlife warrior", as he called himself. I was especially moved to see his little daughter, Bindi, walk across the stage to talk about her father so eloquently. She never faltered one time. She was poised and spoke like an adult. Steve and Teri have obviously done a superb job of raising her. Steve will be greatly missed and my prayers will be with his family and friends and all others who loved and admired him so much.

Rainbow of Heaven
Native Americans use to tie beads, shells, and Feathers to thier horses, for it was believed that they believed to do so made them one with their animal and they were one with Mother Earth and all its creatures, but more because by being one with the animals it was very important in their afterlife. They believed that in the afterlife you walked the Rainbow to Heaven and on this rainbow was every creature they had come across on this earth and they were judged by these creatures accordingly so that they could pass over the Rainbow into Heaven. Steve you are truely judged accordingly by these wonderful animals, and you have truely crossed over the Rainbow into Heaven. Although your time was short, God had a more important roll to play with you going home to him. He needed you Mate, and it was a honor to have gotten to be a part of your wonderful life. I do not Grief for you, but I do grief that your time here was cut short, and I grief for all the animals you left behind. My heart goes out to the family. But a sense of pride takes hold, that you had a wonderful father, son, brother, friend, husband, and a person that noone can replace.. Walk with God Steve.. lponce Groesbeck, Texas

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Irwin family. The world is crying. Steve has done wonderful things, and his dedication to his work will forever live on. Thank you Steve for all you have brought to my kids, and us adults as well.

Dearest Irwin Family~

My eyes fill with tears yet again looking at all the kind words that people all over the world have for your Steve. He was a truly remarkable man and I will certainly never forget him.

I want to thank you for sharing the memorial with us...Terri, you are such a strong and amazing woman. How lucky you are to have been loved so much by such an amazing man. Bindi, you are so young...and yet there can be no doubt in your mind that your Dad loved you more than anything. My own father passed away 3 weeks before yours and I feel your sadness compounded with my own. Bob, let your family share with you the memories of your Dad. How wonderful to have the tape of him with tears in his eyes as he looks at you for the first time. He loved you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jessica White
Chattanooga, TN

Terri, Bindi, Bob and family

I would liek to offer my families deepest condolences. We can't imagine the pain you all must be experiencing.

You all did an amazing job at the service today. The courage you showed Bindi, was outstanding. Your whole family should be so proud of you.

Thank you all for sharing such an amazing man with the world. Your family has made Australia so proud.

Dear Terri,Bindi&Boband the entire Irwin Family
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all! How lucky you all were to know and to be able to spend time with this remarkable man.He touched all the world with his entusiasm.If everyone who was touched by Steve could express his joy,what a wonderful world this would be.
There,really is so much more I could write about this man to whom I know nothing more about than what I've seen on his programs.I will say this that all that knew him were blessed by God!
May God Bless you all,and grant you peace and tranquility.
Love to you,all
Steve Ginsburg
Ft.Myers,Fl.

I would like to my condolences to Terri, Bob, Wes, Bindi and Baby Bob. You have been so lucky to have had a man like Steve in your life. Most of us just got to see him on TV, you lived your life with him. Part of me is happy he has reunited with his mother, the other half is so saddened that he has been taken away from the love of his life Terri.
You can see in Bindi's eyes that she will be the one to take up her fathers crusade and fight for the rights of animals.
Stay strong. Believe his is in a better place and will be watching over all of you with so much love in his heart. He will never really leave us. We have his memory, his laughter, his children to remind us how wonderful he was.
God bless you and keep you.
The Mason Family

Terry, Bindi and Bob,
Our prayers are with you. We feel as if we have lost a member of the family with Steve's passing. He was truly a wildlife hero. Our son has become passionate about wildlife because of Steve and hopes he may one day fight for wildlife like his hero.
God Bless you,
N. Brown
Chesapeake VA, USA

As I watched the service last night, I prayed again that God will continue to bless this family and give them the peace that passes all understanding. I'm a 55 year old grandmother who knows what it's like to lose a father. Please let the family know I will always support the work that Steve and other animal conservationists have done to help God's other creatures on this earth. Take care and God bless.

My family has never meet Steve Irwin or have we been to his Zoo. But we tuned in every time he was on the tv from the first episodes of the Croc Hunter we were hooked whatever Steve was doing we watched!!My oldest grew up with the Hunter and my youngest who is now 7 has always watch the Hunter. Explaining his death has been hard my youngest has cried and say how he misses The Croc Hunter and has said who will play with the crocs now, he has been worried about the crocs. My son has also said many times before that he wanted to have his own zoo.When I told him of the death he looked at me and straighten up real tall and said I will help I can be a Croc Hunter!! And at 7 I think he could take on Argo! We would like to say to you and your family that you are in our prayers in this diffcult time.Steve gave the world a better understanding of animals and he will be missed . He died doing what he loved.CROCS RULE!!

I want to send my condolences to Terri, Bindi, and Bob and everyone who loved Steve. Bindi I know kind of what you are going through I just lost my Daddy and he loved your Daddy. I know he was there at the gates of heaven to welcome your daddy. My Daddy was my hero too he taught me about so many things he taught me what snakes I could walk up and pick up and the ones to becarful with. He taught me about life and love as I am sure your daddy did you. Your daddy was a very special man and he was loved by so many. He made a great contribution to the world and I am sure you will too! Our Daddies where both very special men and I know if my dad has anything to say about it they are sitting up their telling each other stories. I will be praying for all of you and want to send yall a hug. One day I hope I get the chance to come to your zoo and meat all of you! God Bless you and keep you in his hand through this difficult time. Terri you are a strong woman and we could all see the love you and Steve shared and admired it. Be strong for your kids but make sure to have time of your own where you dont have to be strong for anyone you need it to beable to be strong for them you have to have your time to break down and let it all out. The anger of looseing him as well as the hurt.
With all my Love
Terry Suire

I do not weep for Steve, as he is in a much better place, I weep for Terri, Bindie, and Bob. I weep for all of the animals that he will not hold and touch, Steve knew what animals were feeling and sometimes I think he knew what they were thinking. Terri be strong, even though your soulmate is not by your side. He is watching you and his kids from above. My love to all of you. And Terri be proud, your daughter is the bravest child i have ever seen, she will walk in her dads foot steps

I feel as though I've lost a close family member. Even though I've never met Steve & Terri personally, they've come into my home through Animal Planet for years. Steve had the ability to make you feel like he was talking directly to you and made you feel as if you were one of his buddies. His enthusiasm captivated my attention. I always felt happy and less stressed after watching their show.

Steve and Terri are the best role models of what a family is all about - talking and treating each other with kindness and respect. In a day and age where most television shows are nothing but filth and "family shows" in which the families make fun of and show no respect towards each other, I knew I could always depend on tuning into one of the Croc episodes to be entertained.

Not many people have lived life so completely and fully as Steve did. One thing I've learned from this tragedy is that I need to be living my life in the moment like Steve did and not put off things until tomorrow, because none of us were ever promised a tomorrow.

Terri, I pray for you that you feel our Lord's comforting presence in your heart and He will help you cope.

my deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Kim Fuehrer
Clymer, Pennsylvania USA

To the Irwins,Australia and all of us who feel like we have lost a family member even though we did not know this person, I have to say after reading so many heartfelt thoughts in these pages that I think the one thing that Steve taught us all as humans, was that Steve's life and how he lived it everyday was how God intended for all of us on this planet to live and treat each other and the world that God created for us as humans. We feel this loss of Steve because in all our hearts we know this is how we all were created to be. We can honor Steve's memory by trying to be better people to every person who crosses our path and by being better stewards of the planet we live on!

God keep you close Terri, Bindi and Bob and all of Steve's extended family!

Sincerely,
J Davis
Minneapolis, MN USA

My deepest condolences to the Irwin family, my heart goes out to you.

To beautiful little Bindi: darling girl, you had a daddy to be proud of and I wish you and Bob every good thing in life as you grow up. He'll be watching you and guiding you and Bob all through your lives. Your tribute to your daddy was beautiful and made me cry. I'm a grown up but I know what it feels like to lose your dad and I understand what it must be like right now for you. Remember how much he loved you and how much joy you brought into his life.

To Terri, and Steve's dad: God give strength and courage to you and your family as you face these difficult days. People all over Australia are thinking of you and we all care for you. Steve was a hero and no one can take that title away from him.

Steve will be sorely missed. My heart weeps for his family. My Dad and I have watched your show from the beginning. We love you and feel like you are a part of our family. I also hurt for all of the animals he loved so much and worked so hard to protect. He has inspired so many, including my daughter who has watched his show since birth! Her comfort is that he is now in Heaven with her Grandpa. Our hearts stay with his family and wish them all of the strength God can give them.
Sandy, Richard, Patricia

Dearest Terri, Bindi, Bob and Bob Sr and all of Steve's large extended family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss of a man who was/is all heart. His zest for living, his focus on his mission, his deep love for his family cannot be replaced. He will always be loved and remembered by the world and his mission will be carried on in his enduring spirit. He accomplished so much in his life-a truely incredible feat! So much to be proud of and so much yet to come. God be with you in this time and always.
The Kripke family of Wyndmoor, PA USA
PS_CROCKS RULE!!!!

My husband and I would like to send our condolences to Steve's family and friends. Though I never met Steve, I did have a close call. We had been living in Honolulu, Hawaii for a little bit. I had been working at the Swatch store in Waikiki. During 15 minutes I had left the store for my lunch break Steve had stopped in to buy Terri a watch. It was a blue watch with white tropical flowers on it. I was sad I missed seeing him but thought it was cool he was getting a present for Terri.
I will always champion for the environment and the animals. Now back in Indiana I miss the gecko's, birds, and other animals I used to watch in Hawaii. But here we have wild turkey, racoons, oppossum, rabbits, deer, etc. Everytime I drive I carefully watch and am quick to stop to let an animal cross. Everytime I see wildlife I will think of Steve and his spirit to perpetuating the life of the land.
I see a spark within the eyes of his children, Bindi and Bob, They will continue on his spirit as will all the lives he touched including mine. In whatever I do I will remember his confidence and excitement for life.
I urge every person to take time to enjoy the nature that surrounds us and take care of it.

To Terri, Bindi, Little Bob, Big Bob and all of the staff of Australia Zoo: We've really enjoyed watching Steve and all of you. My heart goes out to you. Steve brought so much information about the animals he loved so dearly into our lives. I hope I will continue to see his work carried on. I hope the programs will also continue. Thank you, Steve, for teaching us about the animals we fear. Please know you all are in our hearts. We will sorely miss Steve.
CROCS RULE!!!! Forever grateful, Joyce and Steve.

My husband and I have been watching The Crocodile Hunter forever and watch the reruns over and over again. When we heard about Steve's death we were shocked and saddened. He was such a great person who made you love and care about all animals, not just the cute fuzzy ones. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family and friends - we will miss him very much!!!!

To Steve's family (Bob Sr,Terri,Bindi,Bob Jr)and everyone at the Australia Zoo:
Steve made a lasting impression on this earth with everything he did for nature and animals. I am so pleased to see that Bindi loves animals like her dad did, and I know little Bob will, too. I am as passionate about animals as Steve and you all are, and his death shook me up. I have a suggestion to you, please help champion the cause of abandoned and abused pets. They aren't wildlife but also are in need of a great more attention worldwide so that ignorant people won't kill or hurt them. You are all very strong and I was moved by your beautiful service for Steve. I am a professional nature illustrator and photographer, and will continue doing what I've done for many years, educating the public. I am so glad that you will take his passion and continue to help the world's animals. Steve opened the eyes of those ignorant about animals, but there are still many to educate. My heartfelt best to all of you during this difficult time.

Dear Terri,Bindi,Bob and Steve whole family:
No words could ever express the pain and sorrow you all are feeling right know. But please take comfort in knowing Steve was a great man. My children have been so upset since they found out. My ten year old daughter idealized Steve as some children idealize Superman. I wish we all had Steve's zested for life and his importance of how all life is precises. Steve was one in a million and I know in my family his love for all animals of all kinds and his love for family will live on in all of our hearts. Take heart in knowing Steve has left his mark in the world and he will never be fogotten. Steve has taught not only my family about the importantance of live but that of family. God must have a greater plan for Steve. And I know in my heart and that of my children he will always live on. Again I am so sorry. Please let my family know if their is anything we can do for you.
Joyce
West Bath, Maine USA

On behalf of my family, We wish you (Terri) and your family condolences. From watching your husband on television, It seems he was a very sweet person and a cool person to be around. I love animals too, and when I heard about what had happened, I cried. My whole family, and all of my friends cried.

When I lost my Grammie, who was my favorite grandmother, I'd had 5 months to prepare for her passing and didn't shed a tear. Since the morning of 9/4/06 here in the USA, hearing the news of the passing of Steve Irwin, our Croc Hunter, I often find myself with tears in my eyes. I was not prepared to let Steve go and my family and I will miss him greatly. That said, we too add our prayers, thoughts and condolences to Terri, Bindi, Big Bob, Baby Bob, Steve's best mate Wes, Jodi, Kelsey and the entire family of Australia Zoo. My heart has ached for each of you individually and collectively, but as Big Bob said during the memorial service, "Steve is at peace". To honor the difference he made in my life, I will grieve for the animals because they have lost the greatest voice they've ever had. Thank you for allowing those of us who loved Steve to voice our thoughts, it adds some sense of closure, which I really needed. God bless each of you as you continue to bring to life Steve's dream. G'Day

To the Irwin family and friends: You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't stop crying for your loss. I know that God gives eternal life and will pray for you all to be reunited someday with Steve in Heaven. May God bring you peace as you move through life and always remind you how much Steve means to you and every life that he touched. Peace and L